Midge Fly on Morning Glory

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beetleman
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Midge Fly on Morning Glory

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A study in blue of a male Midge Fly.....Family Chironomidae - Midges. Males have the long, feathery (plumose) antennae.

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Post by Netgarden »

those are cool antlers [or correct me with proper name, lol]
I'd like to see them even closer. Neat looking.
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Post by Ken Ramos »

You know Doug, there has probably been many times that I have mistaken these guys for mosquitos. Good shot, thanks! :D
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